These special attacks will leave your opponents reeling.
Grand Spin: Hold B, rotate the D-pad clockwise and release B.

Flip Slash: Hold B, press Forward, Back, Forward and release B.

Flash Stab: Press Forward, Forward, Forward, B.

Triple Flip (with aliknife):
For 1 flip, press Up, Right, Down, Left, Up, Down, Up, B.
For 2 flips, press Up, Right, Down, Left, Up, Down, Up, B, B.
For 3 flips, Up, Right, Down, Left, Up, Down, Up, B, B, B.

Note: These directions assume you're facing up.

Sword Barrage (with any sword): Press Up, Right, Down, Left, Up, Down, Up, B.

Note: These directions assume you're facing up.

Running Slash (with aliknife): Press Toward, Toward, B.
Ali runs toward the target(s) and slashes. If he hits, then whatever he's slashing at goes spinning through the air and crashes to the ground! Looks great.

Running Stab (with aliknife): Press Toward, Toward, Toward, B
Ali runs and stabs his enemy two or three times. Doesn't look as flashy, but it does A LOT of damage.